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Name:Twyn Disgwylfa
Hill number:5256
Height:416.7m / 1367ft
Parent (Ma):2270  Mynydd Epynt [Mynydd Eppynt]
RHB Section:32A: Llandovery to Monmouth
County/UA:Powys
Catchment:Usk
Class:Hump, Tump (400-499m), Clem
(Hu,Tu,4,Cm)
Grid ref:SN 95132 31868
Summit feature:grassy mound
Drop:100.8m
Col:315.9m  SN 9367 3256  
OS map sheet(s):(1:50k) 160
(1:25k) OL12E
Observations:ground 180m WNW at SN 94960 31914 is 1m lower; ground 750m W SN 94381 31971 is 5.2m lower
Survey:Trimble GeoXH 6000
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Logged Descriptions  (logged by 50 users)ByDate of Ascent
Parked near Cattle grid to NW, up Pen Maesmerddyn first then followed good tracks past two pools to top. 80mins there and back.PeterD15/12/2023
Parked at the track end near Ffosygerwn, E of the summit. Up the track to a gate at the col, then track along the top to the summit. Some short gorse on top.LizH30/05/2022
Parked at the Trallong community hall which is set back from road, a short distance E. of junction - Up road & then a pleasant walk over easy ground up RoW before taking a short path through gorse to the summit mound. Fine views. (S)gerrybowes26/01/2022
5/5 of Nant Bran horseshoe. Cycled down and up from Pen Maesmyrddin, avoiding bogs and gorse in equal measure. Superb views followed by a rapid descent to Trallong village hall.Rob Rees10/04/2021
Space for a car or two at start of track near Ffosygerwn to east of summit.PGCE10/04/2019
This is a fabulous hill offering panoramic views across the Beacons. Parked at road junction (SN930334) and followed footpath.Ramblingpaul26/09/2018
Parked at 930605 where the row heads south and did Pen Maesmerddyn before heading over to Twyn Disgwylfa. 3.97 miles 1h 21m.clivevilla21/08/2018
High start from the road to the northwest but still a fair bit of up and down to bag this along with the other Tump. Saw a very impressive rainbow on the way back.Alex C31/12/2017
Parked to the NW near bridleway then easy walk to Llanfihangel-Nant-Bran trig point. Then back to bridleway and onward to Twyn Disgwylfa in rather wet conditions with Alex and Tony.Dugswell231/12/2017
Last of day. Straight forward along bridleway.Dusty16/09/2016
Followed Byway/Bridleway from Trallong.rhalstead30/01/2016
last of day, getting late but Trallong common used to park, Wernfigin route, and mist kept good daylight going until 4.30 pmdicky01/11/2015
We tried the narrow road to Penbryn but found no parking possibilities, so it was back downhill to park at the community hall. No issues on the hill itself, an enjoyable strollColin Crawford25/06/2015
3/11 Done as part of double Pen Maesmerddyn and Twin Disgwylfa. Parked to west at cattle grid.Fergalh30/05/2015
Walked up through the forest from Ffosygerwn Farm, across the open hillside before dropping back down into the valley at Cwn-colfran Farm and returning to the car by PROWs and minor roads.jonglew21/07/2013
SN9513431870Anton05/01/2013
Left car with permission at a farm at end of very narrow lane leading steeply uphill from A40. Given very good directions by the lady. Over the stream and gate, turn left and go straight uphill with stream on left to a gate leading onto the common. Weaved through gorse patches to the high point on a mostly flat summit. No cairn. 16.00.arranc08/08/2012
Parked on narrow road about 100m S of Penbryn. Excellent path. Wandered around as 3 candidates for the top. Fairly sure 95129 31868 is the topdestaylor11/06/2010
Walked up from Trallong along well established footpath. The hill is made up of heathland with easy access and some reasonable views along the way. Their are two large ponds with cairns in them summit on small ridge.hodder17/10/2009
pleasant hill; fine view. from S; park at 'main' road 950303; road % b/w to summit RHW05/01/2003
PeterAH30/05/2022
Rob Rees30/04/2022
manilena24/04/2021
mntainman21/04/2021
softsquare11/06/2018
Kiltie20/05/2018
GaryJones31/03/2018
Twice Brewed31/12/2017
Adrian31/12/2017
MM17/04/2016
kanderson10/09/2015
Chris Peart25/06/2015
Campbell Singer10/02/2015
AndyS28/12/2014
Alan Whatley03/10/2014
chalky195330/08/2013
carole engel05/01/2013
Sherlock18/11/2012
stevent080928/07/2012
Steve Q29/06/2012
andrew brown23/06/2012
mae02/02/2012
Martin R02/08/2011
iaindbrown10/04/2010
DARRENG30/01/2010
DanKanaris22/03/2009
Tony J20/09/2005
andrew.allum01/01/2000
mountaineagle08/02/1998
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